International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Mood refers to the pervasive feeling experienced internally that influences an individual's way of behaving and perceiving of the world. It can be neutral, euphoric or full of despair, with a wide range of expressions. In healthy individuals, there is control over mood and emotions. However, in a mood disorder, there is a lack of control and excessive stress. The impact of stress on the quality of life is significant, affecting interpersonal relationships at home, in the workplace, and at school or college. A child faces a 10-25% risk of developing the same disorder if one of the parents are suffering from mood disorder and the threat heightens when both parents are already suffering from these disorders. Mental disorders carry a significant burden due to a lack of awareness about it as well as a shortage of mental health professionals worldwide.